Senna polysaccharides (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Senna polysaccharides refers to polysaccharides from the seeds of the Alexandrian Senna (Cassia angustifolia; see Senna below), a plant species of the legume family (Fabaceae). It is native to Africa and Arabia.

Senna polysaccharides are used in cosmetic formulations. The extract has a skin caring effect.

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